The Indiana state motto was adopted in 1937. It began as the nickname for the city of Indianapolis, which is the hub
for several major Interstate highways that criss-cross the state, connecting Hoosiers to the rest of the United States.

The Indiana Department of Administration explains the meaning behind the Indiana state motto as:

"'The Crossroads of America' signifies the importance of waterways, railroads, highways and other transportation facilities in the state, viewed by many as some of the finest in the nation."